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Eight New Electric Vehicle Charging Ports Coming to Chester County Govt Facilities
West Chester, PA (September 14, 2023) -- To help improve Chester County’s electric vehicle charging infrastructure, eight new charging ports will be installed at six Chester County Government facilities thanks to new state grant funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta...
Join Senator Comitta and Chester County Library for the Library Card Sign-Up Fest on Sept. 17
Exton, PA (September 7, 2023) – To help foster a love of reading and connect our residents to the many resources at our local libraries, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and the Chester County Library System (CCLS) are holding a Library Card Sign-Up Fest at the...
Comitta Visits Oscar Lasko YMCA and Childcare Center
West Chester, Pa (August 31, 2023) - As many local students head back to school this week, state Senator Carolyn Comitta met with leaders and educators from the YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) to thank them for their commitment to the community. A former teacher and...
State Funding Awarded for Roundabout Project in West Bradford
West Chester, Pa. (August 25, 2023) – West Bradford Township will receive more than $975,000 in state funding to replace the intersection at Marshallton-Thorndale Road and Poorhouse Road with a roundabout. Funding for the project comes through the Multimodal...
Comitta Announces Expanded Autumn Outreach Hours
West Chester, Pa. (August 25, 2023) – To help better meet the needs of Chester County residents, this fall, State Senator Carolyn Comitta and her team will be expanding their constituent services outreach schedule. “As we approach fall, more constituents are...
Comitta Reminds Drivers of Back-to-School Safety Tips and Pa. School Bus Stopping Law
West Chester, Pa (August 23, 2023) – With the back-to-school season upon us, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is reminding residents and drivers to be alert in school zones, pay extra attention to pedestrians, and follow Pennsylvania’s School Bus Stopping Law. “With...
Willistown Township Awarded Funding for Transportation Infrastructure Improvements
West Chester, Pa (August 21, 2023) – In an effort to create a more efficient and upgraded infrastructure system within our community, Willistown Township was recently awarded state funding for the expansion of a fiber optic communication system along Lancaster Avenue,...
Coatesville Elementary Schools Awarded Funds to Provide Healthy Snacks to Students
West Chester, Pa (August 18, 2023) – Five elementary schools in the Coatesville Area School District will receive federal funding to provide students with fresh fruit and vegetable snacks during the school day, state Senator Carolyn Comitta and U.S. Rep. Chrissy...
Comitta Announces Funds to Support Expectant and Parenting Students
Harrisburg (August 16, 2023) – The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) was recently awarded $352,000 in federal funding to help expectant and parenting students stay in school, graduate, secure employment, and become successful parents and adults. The funding was...
Comitta, Kane Secure $100,000 for KACS New Building Project
West Chester (August 17, 2023) – Kennett Area Community Service’s (KACS) plans to build a new, larger facility to house its food cupboard, emergency assistance, and other programs recently got a major boost thanks to $100,000 in state funding secured by state Senators...
Free Produce Available to Qualifying Seniors through the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program
WEST CHESTER, PA (August 11, 2023) – In celebration of National Farmers’ Market Week, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is reminding Chester County seniors that they can receive credits for free fruits and vegetables from participating farmers through the Senior Farmers...
Comitta Reminds Medicaid and CHIP Recipients to Check their Renewal Date
WEST CHESTER, PA (August 8, 2023) - To prevent any lapses in an individual’s medical coverage and protect our community’s health, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is reminding Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) recipients to check their coverage...
Comitta: Property Tax Relief Expanded for Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
HARRISBURG, PA (August 3, 2023) – More senior citizens and people with disabilities will be able to access property tax relief through an expansion of the Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said. The expansion, which increases...
Billions in Unclaimed Property Still Waiting to be Returned
WEST CHESTER, PA (August 2, 2023) – Following an announcement that the Pennsylvania Treasury's Bureau of Unclaimed Property returned a record-breaking $273.7 million in assets to their rightful owners last year, state Senator Carolyn Comitta is reminding residents to...
Pa. Environmental Education Grant Application Now Open
HARRISBURG, PA (August 2, 2023) – Organizations that offer, or are looking to offer, environmental literacy programming can once again apply for grant funding through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP). State Senator Carolyn Comitta is...
Backpack donations now being accepted for Crime Victims Center’s Back-to-School Drive
WEST CHESTER, PA (August 1, 2023) – To help students get ready to go back to school, the office of state Senator Carolyn Comitta is collecting new backpacks to donate to children and families served by The Crime Victims Center of Chester County, Inc. (CVC). ...
Cooling Assistance Now Available for LIHEAP Recipients
West Chester (July 25, 2023) – With extremely high temperatures impacting communities across Chester County and Pennsylvania, assistance is now available for the installation, repair, or replacement of air conditioning units for lower-income households thanks to the...
Comitta: Property Tax and Rent Rebates Now Being Distributed to Applicants
WEST CHESTER, PA (July 18th, 2023) - Rebates are starting to be distributed to the homeowners and renters that applied for the 2022 Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate program. The program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50...
Ruggeri Named to State Board of Funeral Directors
West Chester (July 13, 2023) – Eric D. Ruggeri of East Bradford was appointed to the Pennsylvania Board of Funeral Directors, state Senator Carolyn Comitta said this week. Ruggeri, who has been involved in public safety in the West Chester area for the last 40 years,...
Comitta: Water Utility Assistance Application Now Open
West Chester (July 12, 2023) – Residents at risk of losing water or wastewater service can now apply for water bill utility assistance. The Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) is a temporary program offering grants to lower-income...
Comitta Opposes School Vouchers
Comitta, Shusterman Introduce Legislation to Empower Student Journalists
HARRISBURG (June 23, 2023) – Legislation calling for stronger protections for student journalists was supported by students from Conestoga High School and others at a press conference in Pennsylvania State Capitol this week. The legislation, Senate Bill 622 introduced...
Empowering Student Journalists
Celebrating Pollinator Week 2023
Supporting AEDs in Schools
Comitta, Pielli Announce Funding to Restore Strode’s Barn
HARRISBURG (June 19, 2023) – A historic barn located on land that served as a backdrop to the Battle of the Brandywine will be restored thanks to $100,000 in state funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today. East Bradford Township was awarded funding for...
Comitta Announces $2.7 million for Affordable Housing and Homelessness Prevention
WEST CHESTER, PA (June 9th, 2023) - Chester County organizations working to promote affordable housing and address housing insecurity within the community have been awarded over $2.7 million in grant funding, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today. “A thriving...
High School Students Present Legislative Ideas to Sen. Comitta
WEST CHESTER (June 6, 2023) – As part of a new initiative launched by state Senator Carolyn Comitta, three Chester County high school students recently had the chance to present their perspectives on issues facing Pennsylvania communities and proposed legislative...